4+ hour, 5+ min ago   (476+ words) A new book festival is being launched in Stoke-on-Trent to encourage more people to read and help improve literacy levels. Stoke Book Festival will run between 3-10 October and include talks by authors, workshops and performances. Simon Drakeford, festival director, said…...

9+ hour, 53+ min ago   (581+ words) Books have a way of sticking with us. Long after you've finished the last page, the stories, ideas, or lessons often stay in your mind. That's why getting rid of books can be surprisingly difficult, especially if they've been sitting…...

10+ hour, 53+ min ago   (236+ words) AROUND THE TOWN CHICAGO Headlining a strong cast is Mara Kovacevic, as Elizabeth Sawyer (the witch), an historic figure from Edmonton, UK executed for her independence and one who dares to think differently about the role of women in society....

9+ hour, 50+ min ago   (258+ words) Pupils at St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Newtown stepped into the pages of some of Roald Dahl's best-loved books as they celebrated Roald Dahl Day. The annual global event, held around the author's birthday on September 13, celebrates the stories,…...

20+ hour, 55+ min ago   (272+ words) Ela Gandhi revealed the book at the launch The Merebank Book Project launched The Legacy of Merebank: Our People, Our Culture, Our Stories, a book that captures the memories, heritage and lived experiences of generations of Merebank residents, at the…...